Parren Mitchell Official Bio

Parren Mitchell

Parren James Mitchell was a U.S. Congressman affiliated with the Democratic Party who represented the 7th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1987. He was the first African American elected to Congress from Maryland. Wikipedia*

On the C-SPAN Networks:
Parren Mitchell has 25 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1982 House Proceeding as a Democratic Representative for Maryland's 7th district. The year with the most videos was 1984 with seven videos.

Appearances by Title:c. January 3, 1987 - Present Chairman, Minority Business Enterprise


Videos: 3

Previously

U.S. Representative, D-MD 7th January 3, 1971 - January 3, 1987 Videos: 16

Recent Appearances

  • <em>Adarand v. Pena</em>

    Adarand v. Pena

    A Press Conference was held in response to the Supreme Court case “Adarand v. Pena,” which questions the practice of affirm…

  • Harkin Campaign Appearance

    Harkin Campaign Appearance

    Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) addressed supporters in the Baltimore/Washington airport the week before the Maryland primary. Af…

  • Domestic Issues-Black America in Crisis

    Domestic Issues-Black America in Crisis

    The Congressional Black Caucus held a hearing entitled Black America in Crisis.

  • 1987 Fiscal Appropriations

    1987 Fiscal Appropriations

    The House debated appropriation and revenue bills for fiscal year 1987. Note: There is video breakup.

  • South African Divestment

    South African Divestment

    The House debated divestment from South Africa in response to continued apartheid rule. Note: Due to the age of the origina…

  • Nicaragua Military and Humanitarian Aid

    Nicaragua Military and Humanitarian Aid

    The House debated the omnibus budget reconciliation act and foreign policy actions taken place in Nicaragua. Note: This is a…

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